Alumna blazes the way in Illinois Air National Guard

Jennifer Aurora's professional headshot

Jennifer Aurora ’96, a two-time Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, recently retired as the first female command chief master sergeant in the Illinois Air National Guard. Her unwavering commitment, leadership prowess, and pioneering spirit have not only shattered barriers but also inspired others to reach new heights.

Milner Library celebrates Minnie Vautrin Day

A black and white photo of students at Ginling College for Women in Nanking holding a banner that reads "Ginling"

The Illinois State Historical Society named April 12 Minnie Vautrin Day to commemorate the ISNU alum for her actions in protecting ten thousand Chinese women and children during the Imperial Japanese occupation of Nanking during the Sino-Japanese War in the late 1930s.